Nollywood actor and model, Uti Nwachukwu recently begged Hollywood actress Taraji Henson for help online however, his action put him at the mercy of his Nigerian fans who wondered what pushed him to make the desperate request for help online.

But while speaking with The Scoop, the actor debunked claims that he wanted help from the American superstar, saying his social media post was a mere joke.

His words:

“It was a joke; people should not take it seriously. I always make silly comments on Cookie’s Instagram page. People are free to say whatever they want to say. I am just a fan of Cookie. I comment a lot online and I joke with my loved ones and friends.”